A complete hit for our family, and my kids favorite spot during a long week plus trip. Nice to have…read moresome good family options in downtown Saugatuck. I feel like after a busy beach day in the sun, working up an appetite, this was ideal. It's darker in here but not in a bad way, just "out of the pure sunshine" kind of way. Service was nice and we were delighted to get right in. My kids were so hungry after defying us and not eating for what felt like days. That came to a halt here. My oldest got the grown up sized burger, and my youngest chicken tenders. We didn't hear a peep out of them for about 15 minutes, which is always nice. I can't say the food is earth shatteringly good or anything, but we all enjoyed it. It feels like a place where a little nostalgia plus the shine of vacation elevates it to me. Oh and beer prices were very fair too. The little animal crackers they brought out at the end were a hit as well. All in all, a classic, fun, friendly kind of spot that we very much enjoyed.

Apology: I didn't take any pictures of the food because we were hungry and it was delicious…read more We went to Phil's while in town visiting The Dunes for the Miss Gay Michigan America Pageant this weekend. Walking in we were immediately redirected because we didn't notice the please wait to be seated sign that was outside of the door. It would be nice if the sign had been a little more visible or if we had been redirected more kindly. We were sat immediately and even though I tend to hate high tops, the chairs were sturdy and comfortable. Between myself and my friends we ordered the grilled ham and cheese, the nutty salad, and the burger (with cheddar, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, mayo, ketchup, and mustard). We all loved our food and it came out quickly. I ordered my burger medium-well and it was cooked perfectly. Our server was attentive and made sure to refill our water frequently. At the end of our meal they gave us little cups of animal crackers, which was just the cutest touch! Overall loved and would totally return and recommend.

This is a great local spot with friendly staff, cheap drinks, and a neighborhood atmosphere…read more Definitely worth checking out!

Have you ever had a place that you didn't want to review because you don't want other people to…read moreknow about it? This is that kind of place. It's a dive bar in a very busy City and it is still a local watering spot. I can't say the food is the greatest but they do have keno, and they do have ice cold beer and they're very heavy-handed on their cocktails. Don't expect anything fancy, but always expect good conversation. The bartenders are always friendly every time my friend and I have been there and I will continue to go every time I am on the west side of the state.

Jackie did a fantastic job waiting on us. She's personable and well able to keep track of multiple…read moretables without missing a beat!

This is an old-style dive bar with a large patio in front. I had a visitor who loves perched so I…read moreasked people where we could get the best perch around the Holland area and the clear winner was Wally's in Saugatuck. We got half orders (5 pieces) with fries and tots and Cole slaw. The servings were generous and the fried food was light and not greasy. Service was very friendly and attentive and our food arrived quickly. Because it is a bar, it is noisy.

Sat outside on a mild summer day. It was great to take in the views…read more Food was good, pickle fries were an interesting take on fried pickles. Order a burger cooked mid-rare and it was cooked to order and very tasty. Only down side is the waiter was rushing us out of there. Didn't ask if we wanted another round (we would have) just brought us the check.

You have two options: indoor restaurant or the patio seating which is basically a full restaurant…read morewith outdoor seating. Don't fret, they have umbrellas on every outdoor table in case you're worried about being exposed to too much elements! Our waitress came over quickly and took our drink orders. I had the strawberry summer spritz which was a little more tart than I expected but it was a good summer cocktail. My husband had some sort of pear smash which he said tasted like pears and was good. I had the new item on their menu which was the lobster and shrimp roll and instead of the chips, I ordered some truffle fries ($3) with my meal. My husband had the chicken sandwich and subbed the chips with fries ($2). Outside of all the extra charges, I think this place was pretty great. Our food were both excellent and our drinks were tasty. We ordered another round after. I am just having a hard time understanding why the fries carried an extra charge. I get the truffle fries being extra but regular fries substitution seemed a bit much but okay. This is our second time being here. I was obviously not phased regarding the extra charges from a few years back but I honestly cannot remember if this was the case or not. Anyway, great food, good drinks, and a waterfront scene. You cannot beat that!

One of my favorite places in Holland. We always sit on the bar side. Service is excellent and…read morethere are many unique menu items. I've been here with small groups and large groups and we have always received great service. The menu states that since everything is made from scratch it might take up to an hour to get your food but it has never taken that long when we have been here. On this visit we started with two orders of nachos, requesting no meat in one order. The nachos here are seriously my favorite that I have ever had from any restaurant. Ingredients include roasted corn, black beans,, red onion, cheese, lettuce, pico, cilantro, and lime chipotle cream, and choice of meats. We ordered ground beef on one order and the other meatless. After the nachos we ordered a Fun Guy pizza and a burrito, which was huge! We all shared the pizza and burrito. We enjoyed goat cheese cheesecake for dessert. It was wonderful. This place always has the best food of any bar I ever go to. A must try when you are in Holland.

I absolutely love their cheeseburger, and I think it's the only other place besides Our Brewing…read morethat you can get Careless Whisper on tap.

Stellar spot, best place to have a cocktail in the sun on the water in Saugatuck. Very beach town…read morevibes so don't expect fancy.

The Red Dock has always been a fun summer spot, but unfortunately the food has really slipped since…read morelast year. We've been twice this summer, and both times the food felt sloppy and mediocre at best. It honestly looked like high school kids were running the kitchen, with staff hanging out on their phones while the doors were open. The drinks are okay, but they seem pretty weak for the price $14 for a rum punch...On our second visit, our daytime bartender seemed more focused on doing shots and Red Bull bombs with customers than making drinks properly. Somehow, we still ended up with a $150 lunch bill for three people -- just sandwiches, flatbreads, and some rum punch. The location and vibe are still great, but for the price, the food and service need to be a lot better.

Don't judge by the outside, which looks like a dilapidated Baptist church. Inside, you will find a…read morewarm clean family friendly pub. Service was as warm . The pastrami sandwich was totally legit! The fried shrimp basket was huge even though the hush puppies were a no show. Nice selection of beer and N/A offerings as well. Enjoyable, fresh friendly and delicious.

We popped in here on a Saturday to catch a (UofM) basketball game and some food and drink. Awesome…read morebar & grill with local vibe, and plenty of TV's. The interior is rustic, in a good way, and service was super friendly as if we'd been coming here for years. The menu had a good selection, making it almost difficult to choose but all of the food we ordered was excellent! Will certainly be back, need to try a burger after seeing them come out of the kitchen haha

My friend Olivia and I went to Obstacle No. 1 recently for an after dinner drink. Definitely make…read morereservations online as it's a small space. It's next door to their sister restaurant, Lovejoy. Walking in, the space is very dimly lit with a nice bar and some cozy seating. We were directed to a couch and a couple of low chairs. The menu is organized into different "chapters," with different themes for each chapter. They also have beer, wine, spirit-free options, and a spirits list. I wanted something fun, so I chose the Don the Beachcomber, a rum-based tiki cocktail that is flamed tableside. My friend got the Obstacle No. 1, which is a bourbon drink that they smoke at your table. Very theatrical and fun! These drinks were $20+ so pretty pricey, but worth it for a fun occasion. We had a nice time just relaxing and catching up. I would say it's not a great spot for a large group, but definitely a fun date night place. They have a small food menu of offerings from the restaurant next door that sounded tasty. We had just eaten but I'd be interested in their small plates. I'm so glad I got to experience this place. It feels like you're transported to a secret speakeasy when you enter!

We visited this really cute speakeasy on a Friday night, excited to check out the space after…read moresecuring a 10:00pm reservation. We arrived at 9:45pm and were seated at a cute, cozy little couch and table setup. The hostess handed us both a drink menu and a separate food menu. Looking through it, I was thrilled to see quite an expansive cocktail list broken down by "chapters," as well as several small snack options clearly marked with a gluten-free (GF) label. Unfortunately, the experience was a bit disappointing once we tried to order. Despite the online hours stating the venue closes at 11:00pm our server informed us that the kitchen was already closed. There is no indication online of what time the kitchen closes, and it was incredibly disappointing to be handed a dedicated food menu by the hostess only to be told moments later we couldn't order anything. When I asked our server for recommendations and which specific cocktails were gluten-free, she mentioned she was new and had to go check. She returned about 10 minutes later, only to give a vague answer that "most drinks were gluten-free" without offering an actual recommendation or helpful suggestion. My husband ended up ordering a non-alcoholic drink, but between the kitchen confusion and the lackluster service, I opted not to get anything at all. It's a cool venue with a lot of potential, but they should put their kitchen hours online and better train their staff on the menu.

Very good for the price Grilled chicken has nice flavor…read more Would come back again We ordered take out, so not sure how the ambience of the actual restaurant is

Perfect little spot with nice little vibe we was just cutting thru and stopped in for lunch prices…read moreare great for the food food was great bartender and cook was nice and fun conversation.. give it a try don't think you'll be disappointed

This has become one of my favorite bars in town. Casual, gay, fun, good drinks, good prices. My…read morecurrent favorite drink is the guava vodka with sprite, but they have a full bar so you can get whatever you're craving. There is always good music playing and music videos on the TVs. This is a very inclusive and welcoming bar with about 5 booths and bar seating and it can fill up fast on the weekend nights. Park on the street downtown, walk, or take public transportation-no parking lot. They don't have a food menu, but they do have popcorn.

Always a fun vibe. Music and videos playing. Great pour on the drinks. Bartenders and always…read moresmiling and popcorn always popping!